As the site of the first lock in North America, Coteau-du-Lac has been a strategic thoroughfare, from the Laurentian Archaic time until the 19th century. Discover the history of the canal, built as the last possible means for circumventing the rapids on the St. Lawrence.
Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site
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Reconstitution militaire © Parcs Canada/K.Laflèche
Plaisant pour les enfants © Parcs Canada
Bâtiment militaire © Parcs Canada
En famille au Lieu historique national © Parcs Canada
Les monarques © Parcs Canada
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Self-guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Cycling
Documentary support
Signs / descriptive panels
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Well-being and relaxation
Garden
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Interpretation panels
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Event
Themes
Nature and environment
Sports and outdoors
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Last updated: January 7, 2026
